NHL Appears Set To Add Two Teams Despite Numerous Teams Losing Money

The NHL just resolved a lockout in which the league claimed
financial hardship. Despite many teams losing money,
CBC Sports
is reporting that the league appears set to expand from 30 to
32 teams (via
Puck Daddy).

The former head of the players' union says he had directly
discussed expansion with the NHL. He believes that the league
will add teams in Quebec City and Toronto "in the next two or
three years."

Another reason for the expansion would be the quick-fix infusion
of revenue through the sales of the new franchises. The
Maple Leafs were valued at $1.0 billion, and 20 teams were
valued at at least $200 million in Forbes.com's most
recent NHL franchise valuations.

Quebec City was home to the NHL's Nordiques franchise until they
became the Colorado Avalanche following the 1994-95 season.
Toronto is already the home to the NHL's Maple Leafs.